Just cause eviction rules in Moreno Valley, CA — sometimes called tenant protection or "for cause" eviction ordinances — list the specific legal reasons a landlord can end a tenancy.
Moreno Valley landlords must have just cause under California Civil Code Section 1946.2 to terminate tenancies of 12 months or longer in covered units, with relocation assistance required for no-fault terminations.
California Civil Code Section 1946.2, enacted through AB 1482, applies to Moreno Valley and requires just cause to terminate tenancies in covered rental units after a tenant has occupied the unit for 12 months (or 24 months if additional adult tenants were added). At-fault just causes include nonpayment of rent, breach of lease, nuisance, criminal activity, and refusal to renew a lease with similar terms. No-fault just causes include owner or family move-in, withdrawal from the rental market (Ellis Act), substantial remodel, and government order. No-fault terminations require relocation assistance equal to one month's rent or a waiver of the last month's rent. Landlords must cite the specific just cause in the termination notice and provide tenants with a written notice of rights. The same exemptions as the rent cap (AB 1482) apply to just cause: single-family homes owned by individuals (with notice), new construction under 15 years, and others. Civil Code Section 1940.2 independently prohibits tenant harassment, forced entry, and utility shutoffs used to push out tenants.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Moreno Valley code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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